Gruppo Italiano were an Italian Italo disco band formed in 1980. They are best known for the song "Tropicana" that ranked sixth on the Italian hit parade in 1983.
History
Gruppo Italiano was founded in 1980 when Roberto "Bozo" Del Bo and Chicco Santulli, upon returning to Italy from a four months stay in Los Angeles, California, decided to set up a band that would merge sophisticated musical ideas and humour. The group's best-known line-up comprised Patrizia Di Malta, Raffaella Riva, Gigi Folino, Del Bo and Santulli. In 1984 the group entered the main competition at the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Anni Ruggenti", that peaked at number 12 on hit parade.
Personnel
Principal members
Patrizia Di Malta – vocals
Raffaella Riva – vocals, percussion
Gigi Folino – bass
Roberto "Bozo" Del Bo – drums
Chicco Santulli – guitar
Discography
Maccherock (1982) Tapioca manioca (1984) Surf in Italy (1985)